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    Concrete sealers...

    What kind of concrete surface preparation materials ( degreaser, etching solution) did you use, before you sealed that driveway with the H&C? Same brand? Did you use a powerwasher to speed up the degreaser? If so, whats the preferred psi, gpm, and tips that you recommend? thanks for...
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    Concrete sealers...

    Is any one experienced with concrete refinishing? What has been your take on the market for concrete sealing/staining (residential/commercial) services. Is this an area worth pursuing? thanks for your time, rambo God bless America and our troops
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    Concrete sealers...

    Hi guys, Has anyone had any experience with using H&C concrete sealers and stains, (in residential/commercial accounts)? What is your take on H&C's performance, quality, and durability? What's the recommended average sq ft $ for this? (This sealer requires degreasing, etching, and rolling...
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    using the Shur-flo

    Hi guys, I have read about some contractors using a shurflo- pump sprayer for applying stains /sealers...... Are these pumps effective on applying finishes to wood surfaces? pros-cons? do you back brush everything after you spray with the shur-flo? where do purchase these pumps...
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    dock prices

    Hi Dave Ott, Thanks for your extra info on this matter. I'll plan to follow the local EPA's guidlines and proceed with dock job's carefully. I guess some rules are different in other counties. I'm from the SW MI area, and the officer said that he would not stop us from cleaning/sealing docks...
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    dock prices

    Hi Dave Ott, I contacted the natl EPA, and the local Michigan Dept. of Environmental Quality. He said that, "its a gray area in the regulations." Using chems to clean a dock over water w/ chems would not be recommend. Cleaning the dock with high water pressure would be recommend he said...
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    dock prices

    hey guys, what are you normally charging for wood docks? which works better for you (sq ft, linear ft, hourly)? thanks, Ramie
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    cedar siding....

    hi guys, i have a 2 story cedar sided house that needs to be cleaned/sealed. (has alot of graying,dirt etc) what would you recommend as a good cleaner and sealer for cedar? how would you go about estimating/quoting the price? thanks, Ramie Sliuzas
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    local products..

    Hey guys, if i used a disodium peroxydicarbonate on a deck, i would then need to neutralize with oxalic acid ...right? thanks for your time, Ramie
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    local products..

    hey guys, thanks for your responses, its greatly appreciated, Ramie Sliuzas
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    local products..

    hey guys, do you think Wolman's cleaner (disodium peroxydicarbonate) and their brightener (oxalic acid) be sufficient for a usual deck job (clean/seal)?? thanks for your response, Ramie Sliuzas
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    local products..

    hi guys, do you sometimes purchase products for a wood deck job at a local lowe's/menards/paint store? if you do, then what kind of cleaning, brightening , sealing products would you prefer and recommend? thanks for your time, Ramie
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    Opinions on primers??

    hey guys, thanks for your responses! Ramie Sliuzas
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    product mods?

    hi guys, i was curious if you guys add any extra chemicals to your cleaning, stripping, and brightening products in order to make them perform better on exterior wood surfaces? youv'e been a real help, thanks Ramie
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    Opinions on primers??

    Hi guys, Before applying a stain to a wood deck surface, would I have to first put a primer on the surface, then apply the stain? how about priming before applying a semi-trans? Is priming necessary and is it effective to the duration of a stain in the long run? thanks for your...
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    A brightner / cleaner in 1 product?

    Hi guys, Are there any 2 in 1 products that clean and brighten a wood deck, fence etc at the same time? Flood Dekswood claims to do this... are they correct? Would just any oxalic based brightner do a good a job of cleaning a deck sufficiently? If there is a product like this, where...
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    A good pressure washer for decks?

    Hi guys, I'm starting in the deck restoration sealing / staining maintenance business, and need to purchase a power washer that has enough psi (2200-3000) and a good rate of gpm's(is 2.5-3.0 ok?) with a good pump to clean decks. I know honda is a good brand, but what's the best pw can I get...
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